Thriller fans are currently marking the 13th anniversary of an iconic young adult film that has kept audiences on the edge of their seats.

Debuting in theatres on March 23, 2012, this dystopian masterpiece garnered stellar praise from both pundits and popcorn munchers alike.

Inspired by Suzanne Collins’ riveting 2008 novel, the story unfolds through the eyes of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen as she navigates a future where a despotic regime reigns over what was once North America.

Annually, one boy and girl are selected from each of the twelve districts to participate in a ghastly televised combat – a fight to the death which enthralled viewers globally as The Hunger Games.

Helmed by four-time Academy Award candidate Gary Ross, the inaugural film clinched the BAFTA Children’s Award for Best Feature Film in 2012, reports Surrey Live.

Its star-studded roster is headlined by none other than Oscar-recipient Jennifer Lawrence, whose portrayal of Katniss propelled her into the limelight. She’s flanked by a formidable ensemble featuring Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, and Stanley Tucci.

The film’s success birthed an entire series encompassing five cinematic instalments, with the final chapters explosively delivered within just three years.

The latest addition graced cinemas in 2023, showcasing the talents of Rachel Zegler (of Snow White fame) and Tom Blyth (lauded for Billy the Kid).

Thirteen years down the line, the original flick still commands a passionate following, with fans waxing nostalgic on social media—recently rebranded as X—in posts such as: “I’ve been binge watching the whole franchise since morning.”

Fans of the beloved series are in for a treat as the first four films can be binged on both Netflix and ITVX. And for those eager to dive into the latest entry, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is readily available on Amazon Prime Video.

One astonished fan, reflecting on the series’ history, exclaimed on social media: “What do you mean 13 years it was yesterday for me!!!! I still know what seat, what movie theatre and what I was wearing that day!!!!”

On Rotten Tomatoes, the saga continues to draw passionate feedback from cinephiles. A recent review reads: “Love it! My favourite dystopian movie ever,” capturing the film’s enduring appeal.

In an outburst of excitement, another fan declared: “BEST MOVIE EVER A MUST SEE SO GOOD OMG.”

The first four films of The Hunger Games franchise are streaming now on Netflix and ITVX.

It’s that time of the year, when fans of IPL are all set for Season 18 of the Indian Premier League. The first match is between last year winners Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

The match is taking place at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and the electrifying atmosphere set by the choc-a-block stadium is high enough to get the party started.

As always, the new season began with a grand opening ceremony. Shreya Ghoshal got the audience swooning to her soulful voice, while Disha Patani’s performance and Karan Aujla’s acts were equally thrilling.

But what stole the show was the host and owner of Kolkata Knight Riders – Shah Rukh Khan making Virat Kohli match his steps as they danced to Jhoome Jo Pathaan from King Khan’s film Pathaan.

KING OF BOLLYWOOD 🤝 KING OF CRICKET.

– Virat Kohli and Shah Rukh Khan dancing on ‘Jhoome Jo Pathan’.pic.twitter.com/XsuHbR17k9

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 22, 2025

Fans couldn’t stop cheering for the two as they entertained the huge audience in presence. 

Rinku Singh, one of KKR’s emerging talents, too, shook a leg with Shah Rukh Khan to Lutt Putt Gaya from his film Dunki. SRK was as encouraging as always as he got the players to join in and have fun.

Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli dancing on Jhoome Jo Pathaan 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LBajf858GK

— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) March 22, 2025

The opening ceremony was concluded by cutting a cake, to mark the glorious 18th year of IPL. It is indeed a milestone.

Rajat Patidar, captain of RCB this year has won the toss and opted to bowl first. As for KKR, Ajinkya Rahane is the captain of the team for the first time.

IPL Season 18 commences today, March 22, 2025. The finals will take place on May 25, 2025.

Heyman produced the Harry Potter and Paddington films, which famously retained their Britishness. He was also behind Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Barbie, and Wonka. Meanwhile, Pascal is a Sony producer best known for helming the Spider-Man movies.

According to The Sun’s sources, a writers’ room has been assembled at Amazon MGM Studios with a broad array of plot and reboot ideas. The insider shared: “I’m told the sale has prompted a fast track of creative meetings to build a new script, officially sign the new 007 and land a director.”

The source added: “They want filming to be done on Bond 26 by the end of next year so that it can be out in 2027. The wheels are in motion. The budget of £250million has been allocated and the desire is for them to start earning back the revenue of their investment.” Presumably, this means Bond 26 and a new 007 star will be announced later this year and shoot in 2026; as the insider said Amazon want the movie in cinemas by the end of 2027.